Meaning
To indicate direction towards the right side.
Cultural Background
Directions are often given with reference to major landmarks like the Eiffel Tower or Notre Dame. In Quebec, you might hear 'à droite' used in the same way, but with a distinct accent. Swiss French speakers are very precise with directions, often using 'à droite' with specific distances. Belgian French is similar to standard French regarding directions.
Use your hands
When giving directions, point your hand to the right to make it clear.
Don't say 'correct'
Remember, 'à droite' is for directions, not for saying 'that is correct'.
Meaning
To indicate direction towards the right side.
Use your hands
When giving directions, point your hand to the right to make it clear.
Don't say 'correct'
Remember, 'à droite' is for directions, not for saying 'that is correct'.
Test Yourself
Complete the sentence.
Pour aller au musée, tournez ____.
You need the directional phrase.
Which is correct?
How do you say 'Turn right'?
The fixed phrase is 'à droite'.
Match the direction.
Match the English to the French.
Correct mapping of directions.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Où est la banque? B: C'est ____.
The context asks for a location.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercisesPour aller au musée, tournez ____.
You need the directional phrase.
How do you say 'Turn right'?
The fixed phrase is 'à droite'.
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
Correct mapping of directions.
A: Où est la banque? B: C'est ____.
The context asks for a location.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
3 questionsThe phrase itself is an adverbial expression and doesn't have a gender, but the word 'droite' (the side) is feminine.
Yes, it is very common to describe someone as being 'à droite' (right-wing).
You can use 'à droite' or 'sur la droite'.
Related Phrases
À gauche
contrastTo the left
Tout droit
contrastStraight ahead
À main droite
similarOn the right hand side
Tourner à droite
builds onTo turn right
